Harold A. Mojicatoro v. HHS - Tdap, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Harold A. Mojicatoro filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 28, 2017, alleging he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving a Tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination on November 13, 2016.

Mr. Mojicatoro claimed the vaccine was administered in the United States and resulted in his SIRVA.

Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the tetanus vaccine caused Mr. Mojicatoro's alleged SIRVA.

Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on October 4, 2018, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and awarded Mr.

Mojicatoro a lump sum of $72,500.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision directed the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with the stipulation, unless a motion for review was filed.